Passive fire protection – test procedures
When conducting fire tests, they should be conducted on loaded sections according to h BS 476 : Part 8 : 1972, Part 20 and 21: 1987.
When conducting fire tests, they should be conducted on loaded sections according to h BS 476 : Part 8 : 1972, Part 20 and 21: 1987.
The testing of fire door products and manufacturing process uses terminology regarding the testing and observation process of the product.
The Loss Prevention Standards (LPS) give confidence that fire safety products such as fire doors will work as intended.
In this article, we will take a look into what landlords look into when looking for new fire doors and how to effectively maintain them afterwards.
Fire doors are a crucial first line of defence against fires, but are often faulty, over 3/4 of fire doors in the UK are judged as unfit for purpose.
These videos have been made as a part of the Fire Door Safety Week, raising awareness for fire doors and their critical role in protecting against the threat of fire.
Most fire doors have two main functions: To provide a means of escape when open and to form a fire-resistant barrier when closed.